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From the Executive Director
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Success!
According to the emails, phone calls and conversations since May 7, it appears Cap2Cap 2011 was the best yet. A lot of hard work from a lot of people made it a great day. If you rode, you know the weather was perfect, and the added signage, volunteer staff, music and assorted extras made this year's ride one to remember for all the right reasons. For those who have grown with us over the years, and given feedback on how to make it better each year, thanks for staying loyal to the ride. For all you new riders (over 700 of you!)--hope you're hooked. I'm guessing you discovered a great way to see the future richness of the Virginia Capital Trail, while supporting our efforts to make it an amenity all Virginians will be proud of.
Thanks everyone--what an amazing day it was!
Beth Weisbrod
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The Numbers
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Total registered riders: 1,739*
Richmond riders: 1,279*
Williamsburg riders: 460
Smithfield Century riders: 547
Sycom Half-Century riders: 853*
25-Mile riders: 339*
*All-time record
41-Mile runners: 3**
**Three runners who insisted on making the statement that the Virginia Capital Trail is not just for bikes, ran from Chickahominy Park to Rocketts Landing. Whoa, nicely done: Mark Guzzi, Matt Bugin and Ryan Nebel.
Rider who came the farthest: Barbara Snyder from Singapore Rider who came the 2nd farthest: Chuck Dietrich from Kailua, Hawaii Oldest rider(s): Catherine Ray, 78, Richmond, Virginia Burnham Gould, 78 Southern Shores, North Carolina Youngest rider: James Critchlow, 8 Mechanicsville, Virginia
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Photos and Feedback |
Check out (and purchase!) great pics of the ride:
Jesse Peters of Backlight photos was at Rocketts Landing.
Wendy Bardroff of Kingsmill Imaging was at Chickahominy Park.
Send us your feedback on the ride by taking a quick survey. We want to know what you think! It's anonymous, and we welcome constructive advice.
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Where does the money go?
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This year, the Cap2Cap raised over $60,000. Here is what we're doing in 2011:
Mileage markers and directional signs in Charles City County
Historic interpretive signs in James City County
The Richmond trailhead facility, which will include a shade structure, bike racks, informational kiosk, signage and landscaping at Shiplock Park
Ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure the trail's construction and alignment benefits users of all ages and abilities
Trail usage studies in James City County
Efforts to ensure completion of the entire trail by 2014
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Testimonials on Cap2Cap 2011
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Thank you Sundra Hominik for this cool video...
| Cap2Cap Bike event |
...and your kind words:
"Eastern Henrico residents and volunteers were proud to have all the riders in our neck of the woods. Hope ya'll come back through again soon".
"Great ride and great volunteers." Andres Martinez
"Great ride. Thanks to all the volunteers...you guys ROCKED IT." Tim Middleton
"This year's Cap2Cap was my first 50-miler..my thighs told me I should have trained a bit more. I'll walk again by Tuesday. A great day and one of the best organized events I have ever participated in." Ted Petrocci
"I want to thank everyone who was involved to make this event happen. The support was awesome. I can't wait until next year." William Emeny
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Speaking of great reasons to ride your bike a long way...
| MBA Road Project W&M graduate business students Adam Reel, Mark Walkley, and Rawles Wilcox are biking cross-country in support of a great cause. Check out their story. Good luck guys! Call us when you're in the neighborhood!
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The Winners Are
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The $5 Raffle Winners Are:
First Prize: Lauren Simon
A Night at the Jefferson Hotel plus
champagne breakfast
Second Prize: Michael Borza
Trek Hybrid Bike
Third Prize: Elizabeth Wall
REI Commuter Backpack full of cycling accessories
Fourth Prize: Jen Brown
Trek Trainer
Final Prize: Doug Arthur
Road Holland Jersey
(Prizes must be claimed within 30-days. We cannot ship prizes that are bigger than a gift certificate.)
The Volunteer Raffle Winners Are:
First Prize: Andrea Waltrip
A night at the Berkely Hotel plus breakfast
Second Prize: Steven Reiss
$150 dinner at Azzuro's
Third Prize: Marcy George
Ronald Dombrowski
Free brick along the Virginia Capital Trail
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And the Ellwood Thompson's Butt Contest?
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Congratulations Jaclyn Garet! You win an Ellwood Thompson's Bag of Booty, which includes Regal cinema movie tickets, an Ellwood Thompson's gift card, t-shirt, and Health Warrior Chia Seeds.
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Thank You to our Sponsors and Supporters
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